Deniro Farrar News

Deniro Farrar News

When you think hip-hop, North Carolina is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, hip-hop knows no borders and thanks to the internet, we often don't know the regions of the music we receive either. Back in the mid '90s, the most well-known rapper from NC could very well have been Petey Pablo, but with J. Cole's rise in the rap game and his mainstream popularity, he's become the face and representative for the state on behalf of the whole genre.

The highly talented Charlotte emcee known as WELL$ has released The Way I'm Living Makes My Mom Nervous, his first project since 2014's&nbsp;MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher, which earned him a spot in our On The Come Up series. His new album is released via his Immaculate Taste label. The 11-track project includes the previously released tracks "Young Man" -- a collab with NC indie duo Sylvan Esso, the "98 Juvie" remix with fellow Charlottean Deniro Farrar, and "130," which he recorded at HNHH Studios.&nbsp;

Underrated Audio is back on our mission to supply you with exciting new music you may have missed upon initial browsing, from artists who haven't quite broken the mainstream. The talent is there, the quality uncut.&nbsp;

Back in 2013, Deniro Farrar linked up with Oakland-based production duo Blue Sky Black Death for the first time on the dope joint tape&nbsp;Cliff Of Death, and today, a sequel has arrived. This time, it's only one-half of BSBD, Young God, who's behind the boards, but the results are no less essential. Check it out below.

Time to kick off your weekend with HNHH's Staff Picks playlist. We're finally approaching warm weather and with warm weather comes the VERY HOTTTTT tracks, just wait on it. The&nbsp;big question we're asking the peanut gallery today (more commonly known as the&nbsp;comment section) is:&nbsp;what will be the song of the summer?&nbsp;

Young God is one half of the San Francisco production duo Blue Sky Black Death, known for their production work alongside innovative underground rappers like Deniro Farrar and Nacho Picasso. Young God linked with Farrar for a joint mixtape,&nbsp;Cliff of Death 2, in summer 2015, and he's since been focusing on his solo instrumental work. He has combined three years of his best work, including some of his choice beats from previous projects as well as new and unheard instrumentals, into one project:&nbsp;...but he who causes the darkness.&nbsp;

Underrated Audio aims to provide you with some dope looks from the last seven days that flew under most peoples' radars. While they may have received front-page placement on HNHH, they didn't get as many views as they deserve, so we shine a little more light on them right here.

Deniro Farrar grows his fanbase with each release, and we have a feeling Rebirth will be no different. The rapper has cultivated a unique sound, that has a dark, hazy, and often times haunting feeling.

Underrated Audio aims to provide you with some dope looks from the last seven days, that flew under most peoples' radars. While they may have received front-page placement on HNHH, they didn't get as many views as they deserve, so we shine a little more light on them right here.

With every project he releases Deniro Farrar expands his passion, technical skill, and fan base. Today, he releases Red Book, Vol. 1, his first project since June's Mind of a Gemini. The new 6-track EP derives inspiration from Sun Tzu, Angela Davis, and 2Pac, and literature he saw in Black Panther documentaries.

We've been supporting Deniro consistently since March, and couldn't be happier to learn he's taken his career to the next level. After several years of relentless grinding, the rising Charlotte, North Carolina emcee has officially signed a record deal with VICE and Warner Bros. Records. Based in Brooklyn, VICE is also home to the Black Lips, OFF!, Justice, Snoop Lion, Action Bronson, Raveonettes, Team Spirit, Vybz Kartel and WIN WIN.
Here's their official statement on the matter:

Qushawan Farrar, aka Deniro Farrar, is a rising rapper born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina - specifically the Little Rock Apartments and the high-crime community of Tuckaseegee (704 Queen's City, CLT). Working with independent label Black Flag Records, he started gathering momentum in late 2010 with the release of Feel This, his 31-track debut mixtape.